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This piece challenges Roman Catholic believers to examine their own Bible against traditional church teachings, arguing that Scripture contradicts doctrines such as apostolic succession, purgatory, and the intercession of saints. It asserts that the Bible explicitly forbids adding to or taking from God's word and emphasizes that salvation is found solely through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the only mediator between God and humanity. The text highlights specific biblical passages to refute the necessity of priestly mediation and the efficacy of prayers for the dead, presenting the gospel as a free and accessible truth. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging listeners to rely on the plainness of Scripture rather than human authority. Ultimately, it calls for a return to the apostolic standard of verifying all teachings against the written word to ensure doctrinal purity and personal assurance of salvation.

In Part 3 of this series, I continue examining what our Lord Jesus Christ meant when He said, "except it be for fornication." In this sermon, I go back to the Law of Moses and ancient Jewish marriage customs to examine what happened when a husband discovered that his new bride had not been a virgin. Could he lawfully put her away? To find out, we need to go to Deuteronomy 22:13–21 to see how this relates to Christ's exception clause, along with the importance of maintaining sexual purity and the responsibility of Christian parents to teach their children God's standards. #DefiningFornication #BiblicalMarriage #KJV #BiblePreaching 🌐 https://nwbaptist.ca/ 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 647-888-9560 If the Lord has laid it on your heart to donate please use the link below. If you are already a member of a good local Baptist church, then you need to support him and his ministry there first and foremost. PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=FY3XMZREX9LSW&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=CAD E-TRANSFER: [email protected] Mailing Address: 6-470 King St. W., Suite 113, Oshawa, ON. L1J 2K9

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of diligence and discernment when appointing church leaders, arguing that hasty ordination compromises the purity of the local church. The speaker distinguishes between the general call to preach and the specific office of a pastor, noting that the latter requires rigorous biblical qualifications and a proven track record of faithfulness. Drawing from 1 Timothy, the message warns against becoming a partner in another's sin by authorizing unqualified individuals, urging congregations to prioritize character and maturity over immediate need or external pressure. The tone is convicting and instructional, challenging believers to view leadership placement as a serious spiritual responsibility rather than a casual administrative task. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a culture of patience and integrity, where leaders are recognized for their consistent devotion to God's Word and their ability to shepherd souls with wisdom and love.

This sermon examines the concluding exhortations in Hebrews 13, emphasizing that true salvation results in a transformed life characterized by practical obedience. The central message highlights that Christian fellowship is rooted in brotherly love, which originates from Christ's incarnation and union with believers, compelling the church to extend hospitality and support to those in prison. The discourse further addresses the sanctity of marriage, urging the church to uphold purity and honor the marital bond against both asceticism and sexual immorality. Additionally, it warns against the love of money, advocating for contentment in God rather than material security, and concludes with the assurance that Christ is the believer's ultimate helper, enabling them to face persecution without fear.

1 Thess 4: 1-8 1. The Pursuit 2. The Purity 3. The Power

This sermon explores the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, highlighting four specific needs He intercedes for on behalf of believers, praying for their needs: preservation, patience, perspective, and purity. The message emphasizes that true perseverance is not achieved through human strength but is secured by God's power, ensuring that those who are truly born again will endure to the end. It addresses the necessity of maintaining a Christ-centred joy that enables patience amidst suffering and worldly opposition, contrasting the transient nature of worldly pleasures with the immutable character of God. Furthermore, the sermon provides an eternal perspective on the believer's presence in the world, affirming that trials serve a holy purpose in sanctifying the soul through the Word of God. Ultimately, the focus rests on the believer's call to holiness, urging a life saturated with Scripture to be conformed to the image of Christ and to glorify God in all circumstances.

This sermon explores the biblical command to stand firm in the Lord, framing spiritual resilience as a form of godly stubbornness rather than pride. Drawing from Philippians 4, the message outlines six practical disciplines for maintaining this firmness: fostering congregational unity, expressing deep joy, exhibiting reasonableness, releasing anxiety through prayer, engaging the mind with godly criteria, and imitating faithful examples. The central emphasis is placed on the discipline of thought, urging believers to filter their mental focus through the lens of truth, honor, justice, purity, and praise. By rejecting thoughts that do not align with God's character and instead dwelling on what is excellent and praiseworthy, Christians can guard their hearts against the chaos of the world. The tone is instructional and pastoral, encouraging the audience to rely on the peace of God and the legacy of faithful predecessors to persevere until the return of Christ.

Apostle John, after pointing to the necessity of hope of seeing Christ motivate a life of active purity (3). Like Thomas Watson asserted. Who that "Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet," John reminds the believers, on the need to use biblical vocabularies in defining sin: not only – as transgression against the law of God, as missing the mark of divine purity, as iniquity, as trespass, and ultimately as – unrighteousness. Apostle John continues defining the scourge of sin, also, as a lifestyle lived apart from God, or lawlessness, or rebellion. Sin as evil. Sin is wickedness, unbelief, error as well as being fundamentally, humanity's nativity. This is sin's plight (v4). In verses that follow, (v5–9); John testifies concerning the remedy for Sin, "the Savior." He gives two reasons "why" Jesus came: a) to take away sin (5), but also b) to destroy the works of the devil (7–8)." Therefore, he, whom the Son of man sets free, is free indeed.

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians chapter 5 to argue that the primary measure of a church is not its size or growth, but its holiness and willingness to practice biblical discipline. The message confronts the Corinthian church's arrogance in tolerating flagrant sin, emphasizing that believers must mourn sin rather than celebrate or ignore it. It outlines the four steps of church discipline found in Matthew 18, culminating in the removal of unrepentant members to protect the community's spiritual health. The text warns that unchecked sin spreads like leaven, compromising the church's witness and identity. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faithful adherence to God's standards, asserting that true love involves confronting sin to preserve the church's purity and ensure the restoration of the sinner.

On any given Sunday, I have three sermons. The first is the sermon manuscript I prepared during the week. The second is the sermon I actually preach which may differ from the manuscript. And the third sis the sermon I wish I would have preached. In reflection there are always things I wish I would have said or said differently. I wish I could add an addendum, a post script to my sermon. The preacher to the Hebrews sermon ends with the call to make a decision in chapter 12. It's either Mt Sinai and the fear of judgment, or Most Zion and the blessings of heaven. Chapter 13 is an addendum, a post script of important injunctions, parting words. The first five revolve around love. Our first love is brotherly love, then love of strangers, love for the persecuted Christian who may be imprisoned for their faith, love for our spouses by protecting the purity of ur marriage relationships, and then finally a love for God over money or material possessions. Learning to be content with what God has given to us rather than coveting what others might have. We can do so because God has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. And He has promised to be our present help in times of trouble. So, we are to love God above all else! The post script of love is really a script for life!